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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664,862.63, 997,293.96 and 166,226.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664,862.63, 997,293.96 and 166,226.63 is: 249,339.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664,862.63 : 997,293.96 = 166,226.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664,862.63/997,293.96 = 166,226.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664,862.63x = 997,293.96 × 166,226.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664,862.63x = 165,776,809,103.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,776,809,103.69/664,862.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,339.94

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